How To Fix M8_2099 - Invoice document with material posting; you cannot choose TM tab

M8_2099 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8_2 - Logistics Invoice Verification

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Invoice document with material posting; you cannot choose TM tab

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8_2099 - Invoice document with material posting; you cannot choose TM tab ?

  The SAP error message M8_2099 indicates that you are trying to access the "TM" (Transportation Management) tab in an invoice document that has material postings, but this action is not allowed. This error typically arises in the context of invoice processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with logistics and materials management.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the invoice document you are working with is linked to material postings, which restricts access to certain tabs, including the TM tab. This restriction is in place because the TM tab is generally used for invoices that are not associated with material movements or postings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Invoice Type: Ensure that the invoice you are trying to process is of the correct type that allows access to the TM tab. If it is a material-related invoice, you may need to handle it differently.
  
  
  Review Document Flow: Look at